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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.48, 235.34 and 112.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.48, 235.34 and 112.28 is: 155.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.48 : 235.34 = 112.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.48/235.34 = 112.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.48x = 235.34 × 112.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.48x = 26,423.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,423.98/170.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.00

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